What to do if your 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) is not turning on

If you are having issues when trying to turn on the 2022 Roku Ultra, which has a model number of 4802R, then you can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to see what steps you can take to power on the media player.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to look at the status light indicator located at the front of the 2022 Roku Ultra.

If you see a solid or blinking white light, then it indicates that your media player should be currently turned on.

If you don’t see an image appear on the connected television screen or computer monitor, then we recommend taking a look at this troubleshooting article to see what you can do.

2. If you see a red light coming from the status light indicator, then it means that the device is overheating.

To see how you can deal with a 2022 Roku Ultra that gets too hot, you can check out this post.

3. If the status indicator is showing no lights at all, then you need to make sure that the power adapter is connected securely into the media player.

Make sure you are using the adapter that came with the 2022 Roku Ultra. This is because other types, including those made for other Roku players, may not work.

4. You should also make sure that the other end of the power cable is securely connected to a power outlet.

5. Furthermore, you may want to try a different power outlet if you aren’t getting your media player to power on with the current one.

6. If you have been trying to plug your 2022 Roku Ultra to a power outlet of a power strip, then the power strip could be defective.

If you believe that this is the case, then you can try plugging the media player directly to the wall outlet to see if doing so fixes your problem.

7. If you still can’t get your 2022 Roku Ultra to turn on, then the device could be defective.

In this case, you can contact Roku to provide additional support. If the product is still under warranty, then you may be able to get a replacement.

How to fix HDCP Error Detected issues with the 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R)

When trying to watch TV movies or movies with your 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R), you may get a message that shows “HDCP Error Detected.” To see how you can remove this copy protection warning, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that your television set or computer monitor is compatible with HDCP 2.2.

For the uninformed, HDCP 2.2 is a copy protection feature that will block a video if it believes that you are trying to record it.

We recommend looking at the settings menu of your TV or monitor to find if it supports version 2.2 of HDCP. You may also be able to find the copy protection information in the user manual and/or official website of the manufacturer of the screen.

2. If your screen supports HDCP 2.2 but you are still seeing the HDCP Error Detected warning, then you can try unplugging the HDMI cable and the power cycling the connected devices.

In order to do so, you can try taking the following steps:

  • Unplug the HDMI cable from both the 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) and the screen.
  • Unplug the 2022 Roku Ultra from the power outlet.
  • Turn off the screen and then unplug it from the power outlet.
  • If you connect your Roku Ultra to another device (such as an AV system or soundbar), then you need to turn the other device off and then unplug it from the power outlet.
  • Wait for at least 10 minutes.
  • You then need to re-connected the HDMI cable to your Roku Ultra, screen and other the other device.
  • Plug the power cables back into the power outlet.
  • Turn the media player, screen and other device back on.
  • Test to see if you are able to watch a video without the HDCP Error Detected message showing up.

3. If the aforementioned fix did not resolve the problem, then you can try connecting the 2022 Roku Ultra to a different HDMI port if your screen has multiple inputs.

4. Your AV system, sound bar and/or HDMI splitter may not support HDCP 2.2. In this case, we recommend that you connect the media player directly to your TV or monitor.

5. You should also inspect the HDMI cable to see if it hasn’t been damaged. If you believe that it is, then you try losing another HDMI cable that is no longer than 6 feet in length.

6. If possible, you can also try connecting the 2022 Roku Ultra to a different TV or monitor to see you are able to view videos without any problems.

7. Moreover, you can try changing the display type. In order to do so with the 2022 version of the Roku Ultra, you can take the following steps:

  • Press the home button on the 2022 Roku Ultra remote.
  • In the menus, find and select Settings.
  • Next, you need to select Display Type.
  • Change the Display Type to something else.
  • Afterwards, try to watch a video to see if the HDCP issues are still present.

8. You may want to factory reset the Roku Ultra as well.

How to restart and factory reset the 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R)

If you are experiencing issues with the 2022 version of the Roku Ultra (which has the model number of 4802R), then you might want to consider forcing a system restart, which will reboot device. If a system restart does not fix your particular problem, then you might want to perform a factory reset to the media player instead.

To see how you can do both actions, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

How to system restart the 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R)

In order to restart the 2022 Roku Ultra, we recommend that you take the following steps:

  • Unplug the media player from the power outlet.
  • Wait for at least 10 seconds.
  • Plug the device back into the power outlet.
  • Wait for the Roku Ultra to go through the rebooting process.

How to system restart the 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) by using the remote control

If the 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) is responding to the button presses from the remote control, then you can also system restart the media player through its menu by doing the following:

  • Press the home button on the remote.
  • Find and then select Settings.
  • Select System.
  • You then need to select Power.
  • Finally, select System Restart.

How to factory reset the 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R)

In order to factory reset the 2022 version of the Roku Ultra, you can take the following steps:

  • Press the home button on the remote controller of your media player.
  • Next, you need to go to Settings.
  • You then need to go to System.
  • Afterwards, select the “Advanced system settings” option.
  • You then need to select the “Factory reset” option.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

By factory resetting your 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R), you will delete all of your personal information and custom settings.

The media player will return to its factory default settings, which means that you have to go through the initial setup process, network connection, account login and more if you want to use the Roku Ultra again.

How to fix 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) no picture issues

When trying to watch movies or television shows on your 2022 Roku Ultra, which has a model number of 4802R, you may get a completely black, blank or dark screen.

To see who you can fix these “no picture” issues with this media player, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step you can take is to make sure that the HDMI cable is securely connected to the HDMI ports of the media player and television set.

For best compatibility, make sure you are using the HDMI cable that came with the 2022 Roku Ultra.

You should also make sure that the cable hasn’t been damaged. If it is, then you can try using a different one.

2. There is also a possibility that your television set, or computer monitor, could be displaying the wrong input or source.

In this case, you can try switching to a different input source and then wait for around 10 seconds to see if you can get a picture from your 2022 Roku Ultra.

3. If your TV have another HDMI port, then you can try plugging the media player into it to see if you can get something to show up on the screen.

4. You should also see if your television set or monitor is turned on. Furthermore, you can try connecting another media player to see if it works.

5. If your TV or monitor appears to be working fine, then you can try power cycling the 2022 Roku Ultra by unplugging the media player from power outlet, waiting for at least 5 seconds and then plugging it back in again. Afterwards, give the media player a few minutes to reboot.

6. You can also try power cycling your television set or monitor. In order to do so, you can try taking the following steps:

  • Turn off the TV or monitor.
  • Unplug the screen from the power outlet.
  • Wait for several minutes.
  • Plug the screen back into the power outlet.

7. If you have the 2022 version of the Roku Ultra connected to a HDMI splitter or HDMI pass-through device, then this type of connection may cause some interference with the input signal.

In this case, we recommend that you connect the 2022 Roku Ultra directly to your television set or monitor to see if you can get an image to appear.

8. If none of the aforementioned solutions worked, then you can try connecting your media player to another TV or monitor.

9. If you still are getting no picture when connecting the Roku Ultra 2022 to another screen, then the media play could be damaged in one way or another

If your device is still under warranty, then you should contact Roku about potentially getting a replacement.

If your Roku Ultra 2022 seems to be overheating, then we recommend taking a look at this guide to see what steps you can take in order to cool it down and prevent its temperature from rising to overly high levels again.

How to fix 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) overheating issues

When using your 2022 Roku Ultra, which has a model number of 4802R, you may get the following error message on your television screen or computer monitor:

“Your device is overheating”

The media player may also show a solid red light on its indicator located on the front of the devie.

To see how you can potentially fix an overheating 2022 Roku Ultra, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking it to unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.

You can also unplug the power adapter from the media player. If you decide to go this route, however, then you might want to consider wearing gloves as the 2022 Roku Ultra may be running hot enough that it may cause skin irritation or even injury when touched.

2. Afterwards, we recommend waiting for at least 10 minutes for the media player to cool down. Since the device isn’t getting any power, it should not be generating any additional heat.

To speed up the cool down process, you can put the 2022 Roku Ultra near a fan in order to get better air circulation. Keep in mind that the device could still be hot. Therefore, you should handle it with care.

3. After letting your 2022 Roku Ultra cool down, you should then try to diagnosis the reason why the streaming device was overheating in the first place.

The most common cause of 2022 Roku Ultra is sub-optimal placement. When it comes to positioning this media player, you should avoid the following places:

  • Inside an enclosed space such as a drawer or cabinet.
  • Directly on top or below another electronic device.
  • In an area that is constant exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Near a heater, fireplace as well as near any other heat sources.
  • On a sofa, cushion and other soft materials.

Therefore, you should put the 2022 Roku Ultra in an area with plenty of free air space, such as on top of a table, desk or cabinet. You should also avoid putting near direct sunlight as well as heat sources.

4. Once you re-positioned your streaming device, you can plug it back into the power outlet again and then try to use the device.

5. If the overheating issues still persist, then the next step you can take is to try plugging the 2022 Roku Ultra into a different outlet as the current one you are using could be damaged.

6. You can also try using a different power adapter, if possible, as the one you are currently using may be causing the media player to overheat.

7. If the 2022 Roku Ultra still overheats after you try all of the aforementioned steps, then we recommend that you unplug it from the power outlet.

If your device is still under warranty, then we recommend contacting Roku about getting a replacement. Otherwise, you should try another media player as the 2022 Roku Ultra may be damaged beyond repair.

If you can’t the remote control for this media player to work properly, then you can take a look at this guide.

How to fix 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) USB storage drive recognition issues

You can connect an USB storage device to your 2022 Roku Ultra, which has a model number of 4802R. However, the media player may not be able to recognize the connected USB device.

To see how you can potentially make your USB thumb drive, USB hard drive, USB solid state drive or another type of USB storage drive compatible with the 2022 version of the Roku Ultra, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step you can take is to make sure that your USB storage device is using the correct file system.

In order to check, you will need to plug the drive into a computer or Mac. With it plugged in, right click on the drive’s icon and then select Properties if you are using a Windows PC or the “Get info” option if you are using a Mac.

Next, you should be able to see the file system of your USB drive. The 2022 Roku Ultra supports the following file system:

  • EXT2
  • EXT3
  • FAT16
  • HFS+
  • FAT32
  • NTFS

If your storage drive is using exFAT file system, then you need to change it on your PC or Mac. If you have any important files stored on the drive, then make sure you move these data somewhere else before changing the file system. Otherwise, they will be deleted.

2. You may get the following error message when trying to connect a USB storage drive to your 2022 Roku Ultra:

“The USB device requires more power. Use power adapter if available.”

If your storage drive comes with a power adapter, then make sure you plug it into a power outlet before you connect the drive to the media player.

If your storage drive doesn’t use a power adapter, then you need to make sure that it does to exceed the available current, which is 1170mA, of the 2022 Roku Ultra when it comes to the media player’s USB port.

3. If your USB drive don’t have a power adapter, you may still be able to use it for 2022 Roku Ultra via a powered USB hub.

The first method is to do the following:

  • Connect the USB hub to the 2022 Roku Ultra.
  • Turn on the USB hub.
  • Connect the USB storage device to the USB hub.

If the first method doesn’t work, then you can try the following method:

  • Connect the USB storage device to the USB hub.
  • Turn on the USB hub.
  • Wait for at least 10 seconds.
  • Connect the USB hub to the 2022 Roku Ultra.

4. If you are only using a non-powered USB hub that doesn’t include a power adapter, then you can try to connect USB storage device directly to the media player.

If that doesn’t work, then you can try remove the other devices that are connected to the USB hub to see if that will help.

5. If none of the aforementioned steps help when it comes to resolving the USD storage detection issues, then you may need to get a new USB drive that will be compatible with the 2022 version of the Roku Ultra.

How to fix 2022 Roku Ultra (4802R) remote issues

The 2022 Roku Ultra, which has a model number of 4802R, comes with a voice remote included inside the box.

If this remote isn’t working as intended, or at all, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see what you can do.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to try to recharge the built-in battery of your 2022 Roku Ultra remote. In order to do so, you can use the USB charging cable that came with the media player.

Connect the micro-USB end of the cable to the remote and then the other end of the cable to a USB power source. The source could be your 2022 Roku Ultra, computer, as well as other devices that are capable of recharging through the USB connection.

If done correctly, you should see the status light blinking at the back of the remote. If you don’t see the indicator blinking, then you can try charging to a different USB power source. You can also try using a different USB cable.

2. If you believe that your 2022 Roku Ultra issue is not related to its battery life, then you can try power cycling your 2022 Roku Ultra and its remote.

To do so, we recommend that you take the following steps:

  • Unplug the media player from the power outlet.
  • You then need to wait for at least 5 seconds.
  • Afterwards, plug the device back into the power outlet.
  • Once the 2022 Roku Ultra has boot back up to its home screen, press and hold the pairing button at the back of the remote for at least 20 seconds.
  • You should see the remote’s status light slowly flash green at first before stopping. Afterwards, it should start to flash more rapidly. At this point, you can release your hold of the pairing button to complete the reboot process for the remote.
  • Give your remote at least 30 seconds to connect to the 2022 Roku Ultra. To confirm that a connection has been established, you can press the microphone button on the remote after 30 seconds have passed to see if something shows up on screen.

3. If the 2022 Roku Ultra remote still isn’t responsive, then you can re-pair it again to the media player.

In order to do so, you need to press and hold the pairing button at the back of the remote for at least 5 seconds. The status light on the remote should then start to flash green.

4. If your Wi-Fi router is nearby, then you may want to move it further away from the 2022 Roku Ultra.

5. If you can’t move your Wi-Fi router, then you can try switching to the 5 GHz wireless network.

6. If your router only supports the 2.4 wireless network, then you can try using the 1, 6, or 11 channels.

7. If your 2022 Roku Ultra remote controller isn’t working as intended and the back feels hot when touched, then its internal battery may be damaged.

In this case, you should stop using and/or recharging the remote immediately. Instead, you need to get a brand new remote for the streaming device.

What’s the difference between the Roku Ultra 2019 (4670R) and Ultra 2020 (4800R)?

Roku released a new Ultra streaming player in 2020 with the 4800R. So, how does the new model compare to the 2019 Roku Ultra (4670R)?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two versions.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Roku Ultra 2019 (4670R), the Roku Ultra 2020 (4800R) comes with a high-speed HDMI cable along with the newer HDMI 2.0b port.

Roku also added Bluetooth streaming, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and HLG support in the 2020 version.

For USB playback, the new model adds support for AC-4 with Atmos, AV1, DD+ (EAC3) with Atmos, HEAAC and VP9.2 codecs.

Not to mention that the Ultra 2020 has a faster CPU and better wireless coverage.

The only advantage the 2019 version has over the newer release is that the older model comes with a microSD card slot that you can use to store more digital channels.

Roku Ultra 2019 vs. Roku Ultra 2020 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two Ultras below.

Roku Ultra 2019 (4670R)Roku Ultra 2020 (4800R)
What’s in the BoxRoku Ultra

Voice remote control

JBL headphones

Two AA batteries

Power adaptor
Roku Ultra

Voice remote control

Headphones

High Speed HDMI Cable

Two AA batteries

Power adaptor
Weight8.0 ounces5.9 ounces
Dimensions4.90” x 4.90” x 0.85”5.90” x 4.90” x 1.00”
CPUARM Cortex A53ARM Cortex A55
RAM2 GB2 GB
Accelerated Graphics APIOpenGL ES 2.0OpenGL ES 2.0
Supported HDTV Resolutions1080p

Upscaling from 720p
1080p

Upscaling from 720p
Supported 4K UHD TV Resolutions4K

Upscaling from 1080p

Upscaling from 720p
4K

Upscaling from 1080p

Upscaling from 720p
HDRHDR10Dolby Vision (at 60Hz)

HDR10

HLG
Copy Protection RequirementHDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Audio FeaturesDigital stereo over HDMI

Dolby Atmos HDMI pass through

Dolby Audio HDMI pass through

DTS Digital Surround HDMI pass through
Digital stereo over HDMI

Dolby Atmos over HDMI (requires Dolby Atmos compatible devices)

DTS Digital Surround HDMI pass through
Networking802.11ac MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi

10/100 Base-T Ethernet
802.11ac MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi with up to 50% more range

10/100 Base-T Ethernet
PortsPower

HDMI 2.0a

Ethernet 10/100

microSD

USB
Power

HDMI 2.0b

Ethernet 10/100

USB
USB Video Playback CodecsH.264/AVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

H.265/HEVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

VP9 (.MKV)
AV1 (.MP4, .MKV)

H.264/AVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

H.265/HEVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

VP9.2 (.MKV)
USB Audio Playback CodecsAAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

ALAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .M4A)

AC3/EAC3 (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AC3)

DTS (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

FLAC (.FLAC, .MKV)

MP3 (.MP3, .MKV)

PCM (.WAV, .MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

WMA (.ASF, .WMA, .MKV)
AAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

AC3/EAC3 (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AC3)

AC-4 with Atmos (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AC4)

ALAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .M4A)

DD+ (EAC3) with Atmos (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

DTS (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

FLAC (.FLAC, .MKV)

HEAAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AAC)

MP3 (.MP3, .MKV)

PCM (.WAV, .MKV, .MP4, .MOV)

WMA (.ASF, .WMA, .MKV)
USB Image Playback FormatsJPG

Non-animated GIF

PNG
JPG

Non-animated GIF

PNG
Other FeaturesLost Remote Finder

Private Listening Through Remote

Voice Control

Voice Search
Bluetooth Streaming

Lost Remote Finder

Private Listening Through Remote

Voice Control

Voice Search
Compatible Virtual AssistantAlexa

Google Assistant
Alexa

Google Assistant
Power ConsumptionLess than 4.5W (typical) when streaming 4K videoLess than 4.5W (typical) when streaming 4K video
Power Input12V – 1.5A power adaptor.12V – 1.5A power adaptor.
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What’s in the Box

With the 2020 version of the Ultra player, Roku replaced the JBL headphones from the 2019 model with generic headphones.

The newer model also comes with a high-speed HDMI cable.

You can check out what’s included in each box below:

Roku Ultra 2019 (4670R):

  • Roku Ultra
  • Voice remote control
  • JBL headphones
  • Two AA batteries
  • Power adaptor

Roku Ultra 2020 (4800R):

  • Roku Ultra
  • Voice remote control
  • Headphones
  • High Speed HDMI Cable
  • Two AA batteries
  • Power adaptor

Weight

The 2020 version weighs a lot less when compared to the 2019 release.

You can find the weight specifications below:

  • Roku Ultra 2019: 8.0 ounces
  • Roku Ultra 2020: 5.9 ounces

Dimensions

The newer model does have a larger footprint and is thicker when compared to the older model.

You can find the measurements for both media players below:

  • Roku Ultra 2019: 4.90” x 4.90” x 0.85”
  • Roku Ultra 2020: 5.90” x 4.90” x 1.00”

CPU

The Roku Ultra 2019 is equipped with the ARM Cortex A53 while the Roku Ultra 2020 is equipped with the ARM Cortex A55.

The newer ARM Cortex A55 is considered to be better performing and more power efficient than the older ARM Cortex A53.

RAM

Both streaming devices come with 2 GB of RAM.

Accelerated Graphics API

The two Roku Ultras also use OpenGL ES 2.0 for accelerated graphics API.

Supported HDTV Resolutions

When it comes to supported HDTV resolutions, both players support 1080p with upscaling from 720p.

Supported 4K UHD TV Resolutions

The two products also support 4K at 60Hz in addition to being able to upsacle from 720p and 1080p.

HDR

With the 2020 Ultra, Roku added support for Dolby Vision at 60Hz and HLG. Both the new version, as well as the 2019 model, support HDR10.

You can find the full breakdown of supported HDR features below:

Roku Ultra 2019:

  • HDR10

Roku Ultra 2020 (4800R):

  • Dolby Vision (at 60Hz)
  • HDR10
  • HLG

Copy Protection Requirement

The two streaming players require that your television set supports HDCP 2.2 copy protection.

Audio Features

The Roku Ultra 2020 is the only media player out of the two to directly support Dolby Atmos as the Roku Ultra 2019 only supports Dolby Atmos through HDMI pass through.

You can find the full lists of audio features for both products below:

Roku Ultra 2019 (4670R):

  • Digital stereo over HDMI
  • Dolby Atmos HDMI pass through
  • Dolby Audio HDMI pass through
  • DTS Digital Surround HDMI pass through

Roku Ultra 2020 (4800R):

  • Digital stereo over HDMI
  • Dolby Atmos over HDMI (requires Dolby Atmos compatible devices)
  • DTS Digital Surround HDMI pass through

Networking

When it comes to connecting to the Internet, you can use either the 802.11ac MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet wired connection.

According to Roku, the 2020 version has up to 50 percent more wireless range when compared to the 2019 version.

Ports

With the Ultra 2020, Roku removed the microSD card slot that was present in the 2019 model. The slot is used to store additional channels.

The only other difference is that the Ultra 2019 comes with a HDMI 2.0a while the Ultra 2020 comes with the newer HDMI 2.0b port.

You can find the list of ports included for each media player in this versus guide below:

Roku Ultra 2019 (4670R):

  • Power
  • HDMI 2.0a
  • Ethernet 10/100
  • microSD
  • USB

Roku Ultra 2020 (4800R):

  • Power
  • HDMI 2.0b
  • Ethernet 10/100
  • USB

USB Video Playback Codecs

When it comes to video playback over the USB port, Roku added support for the AV1 and VP9.2 codecs with the 2020 version of the Ultra.

You can find the full lists for both streaming players below:

Roku Ultra 2019:

  • H.264/AVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • H.265/HEVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • VP9 (.MKV)

Roku Ultra 2020:

  • AV1 (.MP4, .MKV)
  • H.264/AVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • H.265/HEVC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • VP9.2 (.MKV)

USB Audio Playback Codecs

For audio, Roku also added support for the AC-4 with Atmos, DD+ (EAC3) with Atmos and HEAAC codecs to the Ultra 2020.

You can check out the list of supported audio codecs below:

Roku Ultra 2019:

  • AAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • ALAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .M4A)
  • AC3/EAC3 (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AC3)
  • DTS (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • FLAC (.FLAC, .MKV)
  • MP3 (.MP3, .MKV)
  • PCM (.WAV, .MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • WMA (.ASF, .WMA, .MKV)

Roku Ultra 2020:

  • AAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • AC3/EAC3 (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AC3)
  • AC-4 with Atmos (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AC4)
  • ALAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .M4A)
  • DD+ (EAC3) with Atmos (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • DTS (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • FLAC (.FLAC, .MKV)
  • HEAAC (.MKV, .MP4, .MOV, .AAC)
  • MP3 (.MP3, .MKV)
  • PCM (.WAV, .MKV, .MP4, .MOV)
  • WMA (.ASF, .WMA, .MKV)

USB Image Playback Formats

For viewing images over USB, both devices support JPG, PNG as well as non-animated GIF.

Other Features

When it comes to other features, both products support lost remote finder, which lets you easily locate your remote control by pressing a button on the media player.

The two products also feature voice control and voice search in addition to private listening (which means that you can plug in the included headphone into the remote control).

An exclusive feature that was added to the Roku Ultra 2020 is the ability to stream audio over a connected Bluetooth device.

You can check out the lists of features for both media players in this comparison guide below:

Roku Ultra 2019:

  • Lost Remote Finder
  • Private Listening Through Remote
  • Voice Control
  • Voice Search

Roku Ultra 2020:

  • Bluetooth Streaming
  • Lost Remote Finder
  • Private Listening Through Remote
  • Voice Control
  • Voice Search

Compatible Virtual Assistant

Both of the Roku Ultra versions are compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Power Consumption

Both devices consume less than 4.5W (typical) when you are streaming a 4K video.

Power Input

The 2019 and 2020 versions of the Roku Ultra use the same 12V – 1.5A power adaptor.

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